Glossary

Tsoureki
Tsoureki: Greek sweet bread, rich with milk, butter, and spices. Easter delight with braided or round shapes.
Tulumba
Tulumba: Fried, syrup-soaked dessert, made from ridged dough. Sweet delight, enjoyed cold.
Tursi
Tursi: Persian-inspired method preserving vegetables in vinegar, spices, creating a tangy, spicy flavor. A Lenten delicacy!
Tzatziki
Tzatziki: Greek appetizer with strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, and olive oil. Perfect for grilled meats or meze!
Tzevremedes
Tzevremedes: Cretan carnival treats - Filo pockets filled with anthotiro, enjoyed plain or syrupy, a sweet delight!
Tzigerosarmas
Tzigerosarmas: Thracian delight - Liver wrapped in suet, oven-baked for a juicy, flavorful treat.
Varvara
Agia Varvara's treat: Varvara porridge. Nutty, spiced, sweet, shared for health, warmth, and strength. A cherished tradition.
Vasilopita
Vasilopita: Sweet New Year's tradition. Baked with coins, symbolizing luck. Shared for joy and good fortune.
Vissinada
Vissinada: Summer delight! Refreshing sour cherry juice, ice-cold perfection. Also a sweet topping for desserts.
Voutimata
Greek delights: Voutimata biscuits, perfect with coffee; A sweet treat for tea, juices—dip in cups!
Xerotigana
Cretan delight: Crunchy, sweet xerotigana; Dough strips fried, dipped in syrup, honey, cinnamon; Garnished with nuts.
Xigalo of Sitia
Xigalo of Sitia: Goat & sheep milk spread, grainy texture, acidy, slightly salty; Pairs with appetizers, salads, bread.
Xinohondros
Xinohondros: Cretan delight, soured milk and coarse wheat. Versatile, used in soups or as a distinctive sweet.
Xinomizithra
Xinomizithra: Creamy Cretan cheese, blend of sheep's and goat's milk. Versatile for salads, tirosalata, and pitas.
Xinotiri
Xinotiri: Cretan cheese blend of sheep's and goat's milk. Versatile for salads, tirosalata, and pitas.
Xydato
Xydato: Amorgos soup with goat meat. Traditionally served after religious vigils or weddings for post-celebration recovery.
Yiahni
Yiahni: Greek dish with vegetables, potatoes, or legumes cooked in tomato sauce and sautéed onions. Often prepared during Lent.
Zea
Zea: Ancient Greek cereal-grain, rich in fiber, protein, lysine, and vitamins A, B, C, and E. Low gluten, high magnesium.
Ziladia
Ziladia: Spiced pork appetizer, boiled and preserved with orange juice or broth. Winter delicacy in Greek regions.